Genetically Modified Organisms: Labelling

Huw Irranca-Davies: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the Government's position is in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations on labelling of products containing GM in the UK food chain; and if she will make a statement.

George Eustice: This issue has yet to be discussed in detail within the framework of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations. The Government will consider its negotiation position based on a range of factors including the environmental impact and public health benefit of such anti-microbial treatments that can reduce potential for foodborne illness.

World War I: Anniversaries

Nigel Dodds: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps his Department is taking to encourage community organisations to take up EU funding offered by the Europe for Citizens programme and similar schemes in order to commemorate the centenary of world war I through exchanges and visits.

Edward Vaizey: During the passage of the European Approval Act 2013, I took great care to emphasise the opportunities the Europe for Citizens Programme offers for commemoration of the first world war. The Government will deliver a four-year programme to mark the first world war centenary through a package of funded activity worth over £125 million. Alongside the UK centenary programme, the Europe for Citizens programme will provide opportunities to develop a greater understanding of the period between those who were both allies and adversaries at the time.